LIC NPS Fund, managed by LIC Pension Fund Ltd., is a government-regulated retirement savings scheme under the National Pension System (NPS). It allows individuals to invest systematically in a diversified portfolio comprising equity, bonds, and government securities, aiming for long-term growth and secure retirement. LIC's expertise and trusted legacy make this fund a reliable choice for building a retirement corpus.
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Peaceful Post-Retirement Life
Tax Free Regular Income
Wealth Generation to beat Inflation
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We are rated++
10.5 Crore
Registered Consumer
51
Insurance Partners
5.3 Crore
Policies Sold
Start Investing ₹10k/Month & Build a corpus of ₹1 Crore# on Retirement
Government Securities; Monetary Intermediation of Banks; Other Credit Granting
Returns Since Inception
9.60%
Sector-wise Holdings of LIC Pension Fund NPS
Sector
Fund (%)
Financial
30.58
Technology
13.15
Energy & Utilities
12.82
Consumer Discretionary
10.76
Consumer Staples
9.26
Industrials
8.98
Materials
6.63
Healthcare
5.54
Unspecified
1.34
Real Estate
0.53
Diversified
0.43
Asset Allocation of LIC Pension Fund NPS
Below is the asset allocation of the LIC NPS Fund:
Particulars
Details
Equity
98.66%
Debt
0.82%
Cash & Cash Eq.
0.52%
Top Holdings of LIC NPS Fund
Company Name
P/E Ratio
Assets (%)
HDFC Bank
21.04
7.97
ICICI Bank
18.97
6.90
Reliance Industries
23.31
6.17
Larsen & Toubro
31.76
3.94
State Bank of India
10.02
3.80
Bharti Airtel
33.71
3.79
Infosys
22.84
3.34
ITC
14.70
2.79
Axis Bank
12.72
2.74
Tata Consultancy
22.62
2.27
Ultratech Cement
53.42
2.00
NTPC
13.68
1.93
Kotak Mahindra Bank
21.10
1.89
Hindustan Unilever
56.02
1.78
Bajaj Finance
35.86
1.78
Mahindra & Mahindra
32.61
1.71
Maruti Suzuki India
34.53
1.58
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
38.08
1.47
Bharat Electronics
54.00
1.33
Power Grid Corporation Of India
17.30
1.22
HCL Technologies
22.97
1.19
Tata Steel
47.03
1.12
Hindalco Industries
9.92
1.07
Cipla
23.41
1.05
Max Healthcare Institute
99.16
1.00
As on 31-Aug-2025
P/E Ratio: Price-to-Earnings ratio
LIC Pension Fund NPS Returns
Period Invested for
Absolute Returns
Annualised Returns
1 Month
2.70%
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3 Month
3.10%
-
6 Month
13.00%
-
9 Month
5.10%
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1 Year
0.60%
0.60%
2 Year
31.90%
14.80%
3 Year
53.90%
15.50%
5 Year
148.20%
19.90%
Tax Treatment of LIC NPS Fund
Investments in the National Pension Scheme (NPS) are exempt from income tax. Additionally, you can claim extra tax deductions of up to ₹50,000 on your Tier 1 NPS contributions under Section 80CCD(1B) of the income tax.
FAQs
Who can open an LIC NPS account?
Any Indian citizen (Resident, NRI, or OCI) between 18 and 70 years of age can open an NPS account with LIC Pension Fund, provided they comply with KYC norms and documentation requirements.
What are the main benefits of LIC NPS Fund?
Diversified investment with exposure to equities, bonds, and government securities.
Low fund management charges.
Strong historical performance and trust associated with LIC.
Flexibility to change investments and fund managers.
Suitable for long-term wealth creation towards retirement.
Can a subscriber change their investment option or fund manager?
Yes, NPS subscribers can switch between Auto and Active choices. Subscribers can also change their pension fund manager (including to or from LIC Pension Fund) as per PFRDA guidelines.
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^The tax benefits under Section 80C allow a deduction of up to ₹1.5 lakhs from the taxable income per year and 10(10D) tax benefits are for investments made up to ₹2.5 Lakhs/ year for policies bought after 1 Feb 2021. Tax benefits and savings are subject to changes in tax laws.
+Returns Since Inception of LIC Growth Fund
¶Long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax (12.5%) is exempted on annual premiums up to 2.5 lacs. ++Source - Google Review Rating available on:- http://bit.ly/3J20bXZ
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